Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Altenew's Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop

Hi everyone.  CAS Mix Up is happy to be a part of the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop.



Altenew has joined with 18 challenges to create the Ultimate Blog Hop featuring Altenew stamps and products.  Here's all the participating challenge blogs that are involved.


It's very exciting and there is so much creative inspiration from each challenge blog and their design teams.  Why don't you check it out??  Make sure to comment for a change to win.  Altenew is providing FIVE $35 gift certificates for a random draw of those that comment on all the blogs involved in the hop.  Come join in the fun and a chance to win prizes.

My card above includes a technique that looks like marble (in my opinion).  I smooshed Inka Gold in pink and gold to create this marble-y looking background.  I stamped and heat embossed in gold, a beautiful leafy branch from Altenew's Golden Garden stamp set.  The image was stamped twice (once on the card front, and once on the tag), using the Misti to line everything up.  It looks like the leaves have gone over the edge of the tag.  :)

I've also stamped, heat embossed in gold, and fussy cut a butterfly from Altenew's Wild Hibiscus stamp set, using more inka gold smooshed card stock.  Zigs were used to add in some more colour to the design.

I'm entering my card into the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop, and adding it to the CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Marbling.  I hope to see you in both galleries!!








Stamps:  Wild Hibiscus, Golden Garden (Altenew)
Paper:  White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Versamark; Zig marker in dark pink
Accessories & Tools:  Rose and Gold Inka Gold (Viva Decor), water mister, Stitched tag die (Lil' Inkers), gold embossing powder, heat tool, white ribbon, gold cording

Challenges:
Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop
CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Marbling

22 comments:

Bonnie said...

I love that gold and pink and the Oriental feel to your card, Loll! This is beautiuful!

Maura said...

So many gorgeous elements, Loll - the soft bg, the gold branch that seems to extend off the tag, the gorgeous butterfly -lovely, lovely!

nancy littrell said...

Absolutely Stunning Tag card Loll. I love all your gold accents and beautiful marbled background. So pretty and beautiful way to showcase your Altenew products. TFS my friend. Hugs, nancy

kiwimeskreations said...

What a dramatic and beautiful card/tag creation Loll - love it!!
Blessings
Maxine

Sheila H said...

The golden elements are so dynamic. Your composition is both delicate and bold - love it :)

Nstiz said...

This one is pure elegance, Loll! How incredibly gorgeous in pink and gold and love that marbled background! Your fussy cutting is always impeccable!

Susan said...

Beautiful Inka Gold background! Love the way the leaves flow off the tag! Such a lovely butterfly!

Linda said...

This is just beautiful Loll ..... I love the soft background with the Inka Gold, and the way you have embossed the leaves off the edge looks fab xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful card Loll and you always make the most amazing backgrounds this one is no exception love the touch of gold

Anne

Julie B said...

A very pretty card Loll, such a soft marbly background!:)

JosieD said...

Love the marbling look and color combo with inkas. And that special touch of the leaves extending off the tag -- so creative. I like inkas and have been playing with them recently guided by your video "Smooshing with Inka Golds" plus ideas and details on your blog. You make learning new stuff so much easier!

Pam said...

Stunning! Love those colors.

Bobby said...

The sentiment says it all, Loll. I LOVE this card.

Mac Mable said...

Yes the swooshing and inca gold does look like marbling. Just love the very pretty colour combination and fabulous lay out. Always inspired by your amazing cards...Thank you so much x.

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous card Loll...
Love the background...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Susanne Vargas said...

This lovely card makes me swoon! Pink, gold, and white look so delicate and beautiful together!

Darnell said...

This is so feminine and classically elegant, Lolly! Truly breathtaking! Hugs, Dolly

Pat said...

I love the pink and gold tag Loll and the background does have the look of marbling and it is extremely pretty. x

Anita in France said...

Elegant and serene, Loll ... such a beauty! Hugs, Anita :)

maria f. said...

Gorgeous. Oh those colors!

BożenA said...

What an incredible card! I love the delicate background tag and gold stamping. You're a genius by placing a tag on the larger panel, and all for a little more based card! It creates so many fields at the same time the card is very austere and very CAS. Your inspirations are unique. Thank you.
Hugs,
BozenA

Barb Ghig said...

This is so dreamy, and perfect for the Altenew challenge! I love the Asian feel of the flowers and your gold embossing...especially how you extended the leaves off the tag...so clever, and so, very elegant!